Complete History of Africa

The former Chairperson of the African Union Commission is Her Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. Dr. Dlamini Zuma Embodies African Women Empowerment On September 9, 1999, 54 African countries, in their quest for unity, economic and social development called for the establishment of an African Union. The vision of the African Union is that of “An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in global arena.” The African Union's vision is also to spearhead Africa’s development and integration in the global arena . Her Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma embodies empowerment of women across the African continent and the world. She was born on January 27, 1949 in the current South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Dr. Dlamini Zuma is the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs , Gender activist, former Chairperson of the AU Commission, former Minister in the Presidency, Home Affairs,...

Egyptian spinach or  Molokhia  is a dish of healthy greens commonly eaten in Egypt. Corchorus olitorius or Egyptian spinach and  Molokhia  is a tall annual herb that grows in the wild throughout Africa and is an important vegetable to her people.  Egyptian Spinach Stew for sale The dried leaves can be used as a thickener in soups. A tea is also made from the dried leaves. The young leaves and tender shoots are used as a leafy green vegetable.  The leaves are very nutritious, rich in beta-carotene, iron, protein, calcium, folate, and dietary fiber. According to Flora Zimbabwe, the plant goes by many names in Southern Africa; Derere, Gwisha, Idelele, Indian jute, and Ngenge.  Molokhia or Egyptian spinach, Jute mallow, or saluyot is eaten widely in Egypt and numerous Egyptian recipes exist celebrating the leafy green vegetable. Molokhia is also known as the king's soup due to its healing powers. Molokhia Egyptian Spinach Stew I...

Sale of Mopane Worms is a multimillion-dollar industry in Southern Africa. The most common ways to eat mopane worms are dried and fresh. Mopane caterpillars or Mopani worms are an extremely popular meal and industry in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Eating mopane worms is a delicacy throughout Southern Africa. Mopane worms are a common ingredient used in Southern African food recipes. Do not judge African mopane worm stew until you have tried this national dish.   Eating Mopane Worms Strong aversion to eating insects is not a physical reaction, but one of a mental dislike. Some cultures are programmed to when you see an insect kill it, not eat! Mental repulsion about eating insects may be a cultural issue since certain societies are raised to think it is uncivilized to eat insects. But why? Why is it ethically acceptable in certain societies to eat an insect but in another society is considered taboo. The taste is not the issue, but t...

Rebuilding a Stronger Rwanda Through Umuganda Community Work Traditional Rwandan homes were a community event constructed from grass-thatched materials. Umuganda was a communal act of assistance and a sign of solidarity. In everyday use, the word Umuganda refers to a pole used in the construction of a house. The pole typically supports the roof, thereby strengthening the house. The word Umuganda is translated as strength in numbers, coming together for a common purpose to achieve a positive outcome. February 2, 1974, Umuganda became an official Rwandan government program Rebuilding Rwanda Through Umuganda Community Work In the period immediately after independence in 1962, Umuganda was only organized under special circumstances and was considered as an individual contribution to nation building. During this time, Umuganda was often referred to as umubyizi, meaning "a day set aside by friends and family to help each other". On February 2, 1974, Umuganda became an off...

All About The 18 Islands of Cape Verde Cabo Verde formally known as Cape Verde until 2013, is a group of 18 U-shaped islands located off mainland Western Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. All About the 18 Islands of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde is not one large island but a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal. The Portuguese discovered and colonized the once uninhabited Cabo Verde islands in the 15th century. Due to its central location between Africa and America, Cabo Verde was a major trading port for African slaves for over three centuries by the Portuguese. Cabo Verde Slave Trade Slave traders from mainly North America and Portugal would travel to Cabo Verde and purchase slaves who would labor to grow mainly cotton, rice and indigo. Most Cabo Verdeans have both African and Portuguese heritage. During the 15th to 19th centuries, European powers, including the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and English, established trading posts and forts on the islands of Cabo V...

Sickle cell disease also known as sickle cell anemia causes your body to produce abnormally shaped red blood cells resulting in an inadequate amount of oxygen to circulate throughout the body. In countries such as Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana and Nigeria, the prevalence of Sickle-Cell Anemia is between 20 percent and 30 percent while in some parts of Uganda it is as high as 45 percent. Nigeria accounts for more than 100,000 new sickle-cell anemia cases each year. Sickle Cell Anemia in Africa According to WebMD there are more than 400 types of anemia subdivided into three main groups. The first is anemia caused by blood loss, second anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production and lastly anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells. Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it can range from mild to severe. Sickle-cell disease or sickle cell anemia falls into the second category of anemia types, anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood ...

Child Marriage Explained Child marriage is defined as marriage before the age of 18 and applies to both boys and girls, but the practice is far more common among young girls. Out of the 10 countries with the highest rates of child marriage in the world, nine are in Africa. Too many African families practice child marriage simply because early marriage is the only option they know. Girl Summit photo by DFID UK Department for International Development Between 2011 and 2020, more than 140 million girls will become child brides, according to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Out of the 10 countries with the highest rates of child marriage in the world, nine are in Africa: Niger, 75 percent; Chad and Central African Republic , 68 percent; Bangladesh, 66 percent; Guinea, 63 percent; Mozambique, 56 percent; Mali, 55 percent; Burkina Faso and South Sudan, 52 percent; and Malawi, 50 percent. If current levels of child marriages hold, 14.2 million girls annually or 39,000 da...